NPR News: 06-11-2025 12PM EDT

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NPR News Now: June 11, 2025, 12PM EDT

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1. President Trump's 250th Anniversary Celebration of the U.S. Army

Speaker: Lakshmi Singh
Timestamp: [00:19]

President Donald Trump commemorated the 250th anniversary of the United States Army with a series of events, culminating in a grand parade in Washington, D.C., scheduled for Saturday. During yesterday's celebrations at Fort Bragg, President Trump delivered a speech that took a notably political turn.

Speaker: Tamara Keith
Timestamp: [00:44]

In his address before a large crowd of uniformed soldiers, President Trump criticized recent protests in Los Angeles, linking them to broader issues of uncontrolled migration. He stated:

Speaker: Donald Trump
Timestamp: [00:58]
"Generations of army heroes did not shed their blood on distant shores only to watch our country be destroyed by invasion and Third World lawlessness here at home like is happening in California. As commander in chief, I will not let that happen."

Trump further condemned the protesters for displaying Mexican flags and proposed legislative action:

Speaker: Donald Trump
Timestamp: [01:16]
"I want Congress to pass a law to put anyone who burns an American flag in prison for a year."

These remarks highlight Trump's ongoing stance on immigration and national security, framing recent civil unrest as a consequence of inadequate border control.

2. Unrest in Northern Ireland and Developments in Israeli-Hamas Ceasefire Talks

Speaker: Lakshmi Singh
Timestamp: [01:29]

Northern Ireland is facing its second night of significant unrest. Hundreds of protesters in Bellamina have engaged in arson, torching homes and vehicles. The initial peaceful demonstration on Monday escalated following the appearance of two Romanian-speaking teenagers in court on allegations of sexual assault. Although the teens deny some of the charges, authorities are investigating the ensuing riots as potential racially motivated hate crimes.

Concurrently, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced progress in ceasefire negotiations with Hamas amid ongoing conflict in Gaza. This development follows a recent phone call from President Trump urging Netanyahu to "wrap up the war in Gaza." An insider familiar with the discussions informed NPR's Hadil Al Shalchi:

Speaker: Hadil Al Shalchi
Timestamp: [02:12]
"This week, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with senior Israeli officials to discuss next steps of a hostage deal. A person familiar with the matter who wasn't authorized to speak publicly told NPR that Hamas sent mediators a proposal which Israel is studying. According to Israeli media, eight hostages will be released alive on the first day of the agreement. On the last and 60th day of the first phase, two more will be released. The proposal includes three separate phases for the release of hostages who were defined as casualties. NPR has not verified those details. Ceasefire talks have been at an impasse since Israel resumed its war in Gaza in March."

This potential agreement marks a critical juncture in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with significant implications for regional stability.

3. Economic Update: Inflation and Tariffs

Speaker: Lakshmi Singh
Timestamp: [02:54]

Contrary to widespread concerns, the latest data from the Labor Department indicates that President Trump's tariffs have not significantly accelerated inflation as feared. Consumer prices rose by 2.4% in May compared to the previous year. Additionally, the month-to-month increase in prices slowed by 0.1% from April to May, suggesting that inflationary pressures may be abating.

4. ABC News Suspends Anchor Terry Moran Over Controversial Social Media Posts

Speaker: Lakshmi Singh
Timestamp: [02:54]

ABC News has decided not to renew the contract of anchor Terry Moran following his suspension over contentious social media activity. Moran faced backlash for posts critical of President Trump and a senior White House official, whom he described as "world class haters."

Speaker: David Folkenflick
Timestamp: [03:32]

In his reporting, David Folkenflick detailed the situation:

"ABC News suspended Moran Sunday for the social media post. By Tuesday, the network decided not to bring him back. Moran had said that Deputy White House Chief of Staff Stephen Miller's hatreds are his spiritual nourishment, but argued that Trump's hatred was a means to an end his own glorification. Moran took down his post, but he has not repudiated it. In fact, he hasn't posted a new or responded to requests for comment. White House officials called for ABC to punish Moran, who conducted a much-praised interview of Trump just six weeks ago. Moran was highly regarded inside ABC and seen as judicious. He had been at the network 28 years."

Moran's departure underscores the increasing tensions between media professionals and political figures, highlighting the challenges of maintaining journalistic integrity in a polarized environment.

5. Social Media Star Khaby Lame's Departure from the United States

Speaker: Lakshmi Singh
Timestamp: [04:10]

Khaby Lame, the Senegalese-Italian influencer renowned for his silent, comedic take on overcomplicated life hacks, has left the United States following detention by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Las Vegas. With a massive following exceeding 160 million on TikTok alone, Lame's departure comes after voluntarily exiting the country to evade a potential deportation order that could bar him from re-entry for up to a decade.

During the UAE-hosted Billion Follower Summit, Lame reflected on his content creation journey:

Speaker: Khaby Lame
Timestamp: [04:33]
"I just tried to put some light in this moment."

Lame's departure highlights the precarious situation faced by international influencers navigating U.S. immigration laws.

6. Stock Market Update

Speaker: Lakshmi Singh
Timestamp: [04:37]

U.S. stock markets are performing positively this hour, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbing over 100 points. Investors appear optimistic amid the latest economic reports and ongoing political developments.

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[Lakshmi Singh]

News, I'm Lakshmi Singh. President Trump is marking the 250th anniversary of the army this week with a series of events culminating with the parade in Washington, D.C. saturday. Yesterday, he marked the anniversary with a speech at Fort Bragg that veered into the overtly political as the president referenced a mass protest in Los Angeles against federal immigration raids happening across the U.S. nPR's Tamara Keith is traveling with the.

[Tamara Keith]

President before a large crowd of uniformed soldiers. President Trump said the protests in Los Angeles were proof that uncontrolled migration leads to chaos and disorder, describing the nation's second largest city as a trash heap.

[Donald Trump]

Generations of army heroes did not shed their blood on distant shores only to watch our country be destroyed by invasion and Third World lawlessness here at home like is happening in California. As commander in chief, I will not let that happen.

[Tamara Keith]

Trump also decried protesters flying Mexican flags and said he wants Congress to pass a law to put anyone who burns an American flag in prison for a year. Tamara Keith, NPR News.

[Lakshmi Singh]

Parts of Northern Ireland are recovering from a second night of unrest. Hundreds of mass protesters in Bellamina torch homes and vehicles. The riots grew out of an initially peaceful protest Monday after two Romanian speaking teens appeared in court for an alleged sexual assault. They deny some of the attacks and the riots that followed are under investigation as racially motivated hate crimes. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says significant progress has been made in ceasefire talks with Hamas. This coming after President Trump told Netanyahu in a phone call to, quote, wrap up the war in Gaza. A person familiar with the matter told NPR. NPR's Hadil Al Shalchi has the latest.

[Hadil Al Shalchi]

This week, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with senior Israeli officials to discuss next steps of a hostage deal. A person familiar with the matter who wasn't authorized to speak publicly told NPR that Hamas sent mediators a proposal which Israel is studying. According to Israeli media, eight hostages will be released alive on the first day of the agreement. On the last and 60th day of the first phase, two more will be released. The proposal includes three separate phases for the release of hostages who were defined as casualties. NPR has not verified those details. Cease fire talks have been at an impasse since Israel resumed its war in Gaza in March. Hadil Al Shalchi NPR News, Tel Aviv.

[Lakshmi Singh]

From the Labor Department's latest reading, President Trump's tariffs have not yet driven up the rate of inflation as is widely feared today. A Labor Department report showed consumer prices rose 2.4% in May compared to the year before. However, the latest recorded month to month increase in prices slowed a tenth of 1% from April to May. From Washington, this is NPR News. ABC News has decided not to renew its contract with anchor Terry Moran. He had been suspended over his social media posts. Critics criticizing the president and a senior White House official as, quote, world class haters. David Folkenflick has more.

[David Folkenflick]

ABC News suspended Moran Sunday for the social media post. By Tuesday, the network decided not to bring him back. Moran had said that Deputy White House Chief of Staff Stephen Miller's hatreds are his spiritual nourishment, but argued that Trump's hatred was a means to an end his own glorification. Moran took down his post, but he has not repudiated it. In fact, he hasn't posted a new or responded to requests for comment. White House officials called for ABC to punish Moran, who conducted a much praised interview of Trump just six weeks ago. Moran was highly regarded inside ABC and seen as judicious. He had been at the network 28 years. David Folkenflick, NPR News.

[Lakshmi Singh]

Social media megastar Khaby Lame has left the US after he was detained by ICE in Las Vegas for allegedly overstaying his visa. More than 160 million people on TikTok alone follow the Senegalese Italian influencer for his spoofs of overcomplicated life hacks without saying a word. But at the UAE hosted one Billion Follower summit, Lame had a lot to say when he talked about first posting content during the pandemic.

[Khaby Lame]

I just tried to put some light in this moment.

[Lakshmi Singh]

In that moment, Lame voluntarily left the country to avoid a deportation order that could have prevented him from being allowed back into the US for as long as a decade. US Stocks are trading higher this hour. The Dow is up more than 100 points. I'm Lakshmi Singh, NPR News.

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